Ugly Annealer first run

[CNN]

Well that couldn’t be simpler!
Just received my Ugly Annealer and a couple of other items from Derraco UK. I set it up following the instructions, got a Fine Flame torch head and gas from Toolstation and I was ready to roll.
I only have 6.5 Creedmoor so swapped the rotary wheel to the smaller cartridge wheel to keep the flame from hitting the wheel.
I put around 100 3-4 times fired Hornady brass into the dispenser with the appropriate cartridge block, lined up the gas canister on the lowest setting I could to generate the heat and off I went! I settled on about 5.5 seconds which was 44 rpm on the Ugly Annealer. At that point, as the cartridge rolled off the annealer down the ramp it was starting to glow. Checking the cases after they were done showed temperature markings on the brass about 5mm below the necks of the cases which looks ok to me.
Very happy with the annealer so far. Since the fine flame torch doesn’t exactly fit on the torch head bar to keep it in a consistent location and the gas pressure may vary, I think that, per batch, I might need to adjust the speed for that particular setup and gas combination.
Now to full length resize and mandrel the necks and see how they shoot again.

 

[paul o']

I got one even though my home made was just as good but as it go's there well made and fill and forget once setup.
Couldn't be more happier with all the tools they make.

 

[CNN]

I got one even though my home made was just as good but as it go's there well made and fill and forget once setup.
Couldn't be more happier with all the tools they make.

Agreed, I also have the case trimmer which is an absolute doddle on the end of a drill

 

[paul o']

Got the same with a few collets

 

[Derraco]

Well that couldn’t be simpler!
Just received my Ugly Annealer and a couple of other items from Derraco UK. I set it up following the instructions, got a Fine Flame torch head and gas from Toolstation and I was ready to roll.
I only have 6.5 Creedmoor so swapped the rotary wheel to the smaller cartridge wheel to keep the flame from hitting the wheel.
I put around 100 3-4 times fired Hornady brass into the dispenser with the appropriate cartridge block, lined up the gas canister on the lowest setting I could to generate the heat and off I went! I settled on about 5.5 seconds which was 44 rpm on the Ugly Annealer. At that point, as the cartridge rolled off the annealer down the ramp it was starting to glow. Checking the cases after they were done showed temperature markings on the brass about 5mm below the necks of the cases which looks ok to me.
Very happy with the annealer so far. Since the fine flame torch doesn’t exactly fit on the torch head bar to keep it in a consistent location and the gas pressure may vary, I think that, per batch, I might need to adjust the speed for that particular setup and gas combination.
Now to full length resize and mandrel the necks and see how they shoot again.

If you’re using that torch, you can order the specific mounting bracket for the machine off the website. I have them manufactured specifically for us here in the UK and provide them free of charge to UK customers

 

[CNN]

If you’re using that torch, you can order the specific mounting bracket for the machine off the website. I have them manufactured specifically for us here in the UK and provide them free of charge to UK customers

Hey, thanks for responding, I have just ordered it cheers!

 

[Jelen]

If you’re using that torch, you can order the specific mounting bracket for the machine off the website. I have them manufactured specifically for us here in the UK and provide them free of charge to UK customers

Brilliant. I'll drop you a line re bracket.

 

[paul o']

After a long day at Orian ranges.
Time to do the brass over ready for another time .
This makes it so easy and the free magazine block was perfect thank you.